From Division I softball to one of America’s finest, the Marines. Breaking down barriers from the battlefield to the bobsled run. Building resilience, and paving the path to be the first female Marine Olympian.
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Overcoming personal obstacles while playing for the MLB. Using his ranch to help veterans after working with injured service members. Fulfillment in the form of creating outdoor expeditions for our nation’s heroes.
Former MLB player Adam LaRoche discusses his commitment to not saying “no” and all the ways his E3 Foundation impacts veterans, human trafficking victims, and even Ukraine.
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Bringing veterans together through nostalgia, humor and a cardboard sign. Losing more friends to suicide than combat. A new mission of creating community beyond the battlefield.
Zachary Bell, founder of the Instagram sensation Veteran With a Sign, shares his journey of transition from active duty, the search for meaning, and how COVID led him to a big idea.
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Having a front-row seat to the UFC explosion. Working next to Joe Rogan. The self-evaluation that comes with interviewing world-class fighters on their best and worst days.
UFC Commentator Jon Anik discusses what it’s like to work on a global stage, balancing parenting with a travel-heavy professional life, and why discipline always trumps motivation.
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Applying SEAL training and combat lessons to civilian life. The role humility plays in becoming a better leader. Implementing extreme ownership from the C-suite to the front lines.
Former Navy SEAL and CEO of Echelon Front, Leif Babin, discusses why leadership should be viewed as a skill to be learned rather than a talent people naturally possess.
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Life in Afghanistan before and after the Taliban takeover. The cost of working with the United States to provide a better life for family. The harrowing escape from Kabul in August 2021.
One year after fleeing Afghanistan with help from TMF President Ryan Manion, Basharmal Paiwand and Mohammad Bawar discuss what life was like as a Taliban target, the frustrating path to obtaining a Special Immigrant Visa, and the struggles of family still left behind.
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Battling for 5 years to bring an Afghan ally to America. Playing a first-hand role in a harrowing escape from the Taliban. Knowing when to put your rank on the table for another person.
USMC Maj. Tom Schueman details his journey of loyalty to Afghan interpreter Zak, the newly released book he co-authored with him, and why it’s critical to capture lessons learned from the Afghanistan withdrawal so they won’t be repeated.
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Leading his team to a 2022 NCAA Lacrosse Championship. Adopting a windshield mentality of always looking ahead. Why handling success can be harder than handling failure.
University of Maryland Coach John Tillman shares his experiences at the helm of the “best lacrosse team in history” and how he pays tribute to former players like Lt. (SEAL) Brendan Looney who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
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Applying 35 years of military experience to the country’s largest Veteran Service Organization. The long-term responsibility we have to help warriors heal. Why veterans are civic assets.
Wounded Warrior Project CEO Lt. Gen. Mike Linnington discusses how military leadership translates to nonprofit leadership, the importance of having good people, and the tremendous impact VSOs can have when they work together.
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From Navy SEAL sniper to #1 NYTs best-selling author. How social media and cancel culture threaten the First Amendment. Making it a mission to pass down the meaning of service.
The Terminal List author Jack Carr discusses his new book, why he always knew Chris Pratt was the guy, and why people everywhere need to stop tweeting and start reading.
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Being appointed by three U.S. Presidents and serving as the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The art of stepping back and leaning into the talents of those around you. Why maintaining integrity and character is far more important than being perfect.
Gen. Joseph Dunford discusses leadership, his takeaways from 42 years of service in the Marine Corps, and why he has an enduring commitment to veterans.
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Lessons learned from near starvation in the Alaskan wilderness. The evolutionary discomfort of boredom and why we should embrace it. The benefits of dancing on the edge of failure.
Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis, discusses the physiological impact of spending 12 hours a day on digital media and why experiencing discomfort is critical to living more fully.
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MEET Michael Easter
Two Super Bowl wins with the New England Patriots. Racing to duty between practices with Tom Brady. Walking the tightrope of leaving it on the gridiron and serving as Navy Reservist.
NFL Longsnapper Joe Cardona discusses what it was like to see teammates kneeling for the flag his rookie year and the responsibility he carries as a service member playing in the NFL.
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The scientific link between mental health and the outdoors. Exercise and social interaction as proactive approaches to well-being. The intentionally low barrier of entry to rucking.
GORUCK founder and CEO Jason McCarthy joins for a special discussion on why he’s passionate about uniting people through fitness, the hardest ruck he’s ever done, and news about the upcoming Sandlot Fitness Festival in Jacksonville, FL.
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Spending three years in a hospital after jumping on a grenade to save another Marine’s life. Receiving the Medal of Honor in 2014. The beautiful burden of serving and sacrificing that service members carry.
Retired Marine Kyle Carpenter discusses his incredible journey of healing, the upside of facing adversity, and why gratitude is a central part of his everyday life.
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How the pandemic mindset creates an atrophy of resilience. The reward that comes with having a daily reckoning with fear. Brittany Spears, media censorship and when “protecting others” goes too far.
Political commentator Mary Katharine Ham joins for a special discussion on the relationship between safety and resilience, and what happens when people live without risk.
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Taking extreme ownership in every circumstance. The balance of staying true to your values and open to other perspectives. Why motivation and glory are both fleeting.
Retired Navy SEAL, author, podcaster, and CEO of Echelon Front Jocko Willink discusses his philosophy on resilience and emotional detachment, and why carrying the legacies of our fallen is both a burden and a gift.
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Lessons learned from 31 years of coaching and 14 years at the helm for Navy football. Why true leadership starts in the family and not on the field. Identifying victories between the wins and losses.
Coach Ken Niumatalolo discusses finding his why in developing future military leaders and why the greatest refinement often happens in times of loss.
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Righteous wars vs. immoral wars and duty to country in both. The relationship between individuals and groups when survival is at stake. Reincorporating the warrior back into society.
Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger discusses the life-long impact of tribes, how to rebuild connection to country when it gets lost, and the dangers of generalizing service members as heroes.
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Leaving Fox News in the wake of a historic sexual harassment scandal. Taking a risk in the name of empowering women with information. The discipline of nonpartisan reporting.
CEO of SmartHer News and respected journalist Jenna Lee discusses the flawed business model of mainstream media and why delivering news should be seen as a public service.
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